Undergrad Lab Assistant – Biochem & Imaging

uva; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology invites an undergraduate student worker to join Dr. John Fu’s lab for 6–12 hours per week. The role includes learning biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures, with training provided in lab safety, protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and imaging.

Start: 11/01/2026; End: 10/31/2028. Pay ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Undergrad student wage position; early entry level; requires willingness to learn and follow safety training.
• Current UVA undergrad student.”
• Laboratory techniques will be taught and safety training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform protein electrophoresis and Western blotting.
• Conduct fluorescence microscopy and imaging analyses.
• Assist in managing lab supplies and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Time management

Organization

Education

Current UVA undergraduate student

Tools

Protein electrophoresis

Western blotting

Fluorescence microscopy

Imaging

Job description

University of Virginia’s Department of Pharmacology invites an undergraduate student worker to join Dr. John Fu’s lab for 6–12 hours per week. The role includes learning biochemical analysis of proteins and microscopic analysis of cellular structures, with training provided in lab safety, protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and imaging.

Start: 11/01/2026; End: 10/31/2028. Pay ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience.